Monday, April 15, 2013
Attention tax day procrastinators! Here's what you need to know.
Today is income tax deadline day and all federal and state paper returns must be postmarked April 15. If you are planning on meeting the deadline in Royal Oak, the Post Office closes at 7 p.m. And don't forget, according to the federal post office, if an item isn't turned in by closing time, it won't be postmarked for that day. You don't want to start accumulating interest and penalties! For a list of free options to e-file your return go to IRS.gov. If you find you need more time to file your tax returns, you can get an automatic six-month extension from the IRS. Here are five things you need to know about filing an extension, according to IRS.gov. Visit the IRS website at IRS.gov for more information.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Beyond TurboTax: Here's who can help you file your taxes before the April 15 deadline.
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Wednesday, March 20
If you're not comfortable using TurboTax and TaxAct.com to file your taxes online, here are some local tax professionals who can help you out. But call soon for an appointment because the deadline is approaching fast. Tax Changes for 2013 Tax Year When you file your 2012 taxes, you might want to start planning for these tax changes that will affect your 2013 filings. Here are some highlights of what's different: For more background on 2013 tax changes, check out this list from Business 2 Community. Do you have a local tax professional you'd recommend? Tell us in the comments. (No advertisements please.)
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Guides are available courtesy of Rep. Jim Townsend. Townsend will also host a town hall meeting on taxes.
Free Taxpayer Guides, which also includes 2012 state tax forms, are now available to assist you in filling out your Michigan taxes. The guide includes information about filing your income taxes and the various tax credits that are available. Michigan Taxpayer’s Guides are available at city halls, senior centers, post offices and public libraries throughout Royal Oak and Madison Heights. You can also contact Rep. Jim Townsend’s office to request a guide, and it will be mailed to you. On Monday, March 18, Townsend will host a special town hall meeting on taxes at the Madison Heights Senior Center. He will be joined by Michigan State University economics professor Dr. Charles Ballard and by local CPA Jim Reinert. Residents of Royal Oak and …
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Guides are available courtesy of Rep. Jim Townsend. Townsend will also host a town hall meeting on taxes.
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Wednesday, March 13
Free Taxpayer Guides, which also include 2012 state tax forms, are now available to assist you in filling out your Michigan taxes. The guide includes information about filing your income taxes and the various tax credits that are available. Michigan Taxpayer’s Guides are available at city halls, senior centers, post offices and public libraries throughout Royal Oak and Madison Heights. You can also contact Rep. Jim Townsend’s office to request a guide, and it will be mailed to you. On Monday, March 18, Townsend will host a special town hall meeting on taxes at the Madison Heights Senior Center. He will be joined by Michigan State University economics professor Dr. Charles Ballard and by local CPA Jim Reinert. Residents of Royal Oak and …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Several changes will affect your taxes this year.
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Wednesday, February 6
The Internal Revenue Service has announced annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2013, including the tax rate schedules, and other tax changes from the recently passed American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. The tax items for 2013 of greatest interest to most taxpayers include the following changes. Details on these inflation adjustments and others are contained in Revenue Procedure 2013-15, which will be published in Internal Revenue Bulletin 2013-5 on Jan. 28, 2013. Other inflation adjusted items were published in October 2012 in Revenue Procedure 2012-41. If we missed a good local option, please add it in the comments.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season. Here's the date of when you can file, plus some locations in Royal Oak to get help on your taxes.
You'll have to wait if you are used to filing your annual tax return at the earliest possible date. The Internal Revenue Service has revised its opening date for tax season -- pushing it eight days to Jan. 30, 2013. The tax filing deadline is Monday, Apr. 15, 2013. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on Jan. 30, 2013. Most taxpayers should be able to file on that date, though some revised forms may not be immediately available. You can blame the delay on the federal "fiscal cliff" crisis and the new tax bill Congress passed just after Dec. 31. You can find more information in this Forbes article. Electronic filing season was originally set to start on Jan. 22 this year. As a result of the delay, nobody will get a refund in January, …
